Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek – 24 days

Kanchenjanga trekking

The ‘Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek’ is in the eastern Himalayas of Nepal. Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest peak in the world at 8586m.

Circuit trek around Kanchenjunga is getting popular now a day because it is currently basic teahouse trek (September to November and April to May). One can not only see panoramic view of Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Everest but also offers high alpine vegetation and verity of Rhododendrons, Fir, Pine, Home Lock and Oak trees. This region is also rich in wildlife such as the Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Blue Sheep, Wild Goad, Marmot and Weasel etc.

During our Kanchenjunga Trekking, we visit Ghunsa; the Bhotia (similar Tibetan) village by passing several villages of Rai and Limbu who are the mainstays in the Brithish Gorkha Regiments. There is acclimatizing days at Ghunsa before starting Kanchenjunga North Base Camp – Pangpenga 5160m. There are spectacular views of Jannu Himal, Nepal Peak, Kanchenjunga I (8586m) and it’s glacier from Pangpenga. Then, decent to Ghunsa again and starting South Base Camp of Kanchenjunga by Crossing Sininon (Selele) La 4646m. After Kanchenjunga South Base Camp, we go to Taplejung with up and down hill walk on narrow trekking trail some places which is more adventurous in the remote area.

The Suktar/Taplejung Airport has been upgraded. There is operating direct flight between Kathmandu and Suktar/Taplejung. The North and South Base Camp Trek of Kanchenjunga start and end at Suktar/Taplejung Airport now a day.

Trek briefing, preparation and visit Budhanath Stupa in the afternoon.

Day 3 :

Kathmandu to Suketar/Taplejung by flight.

Day 4 :

Trek to Phurumbu 4-5hrs.

Day 5 :

To Chirwa 1246m/6-7hrs.

Day 6 :

To Sekthum 1585m/5-6hrs.

Day 7 :

To Amjilosa 2395m/5-6hrs.

Day 8 :

To Syabla 2730m/5-6hrs

Day 9 :

To Ghunsa 3427m/5hrs.

Day 10 :

Training: Go high and sleep low (acclimatizing day).

Day 11 :

To Khambachhen 4027m/4-5hrs.

Day 12 :

A day hike to Junnu view point 4400m/3-4hrs (Jannu Himal is also known as Kunmbhakarna, Junna view point offers breathtaking views of Jannu Himal, Khabuer and Phole Peak to the East, Mera Peak to the South and Kanchenjunga glacier to the North).

Day 13 :

To Lonak 4780m/4-5hrs.

Day 14 :

To Pangpengma - Kanchenjunga North Base Camp 5143m and decent to Lonak (a day hike for 6-7hrs).

Day 15 :

To Gunsha 3427m/6hrs.

Day 16 :

To Selele Banjyang 4480m/5hrs.

Day 17 :

To Sininon (Selele) La 4646m to Tseram 3870m/6-7hrs.

Day 18 :

To Ramche 4580m/5hrs.

Day 19 :

To Oktang - Kanchenjunga South Base Camp 4730 to Ramche (a day hike for 6-7hrs).

Day 20 :

To Dorongdin 3000m/7hrs.

Day 21 :

To Yamphudin 2080m/7-8hrs.

Day 22 :

To Mamankhe 1785m/6hrs.

Day 23 :

To Khesewa 2120m/6hrs.

Day 24 :

To Lali Kharka 2265m/6hrs.

Day 25 :

To Suketar/Taplejung 1820m/5hrs.

Day 26 :

To Kathmandu by flight.

Note : -

Day to day trek itinerary can be changed for interested side trips, extra days for acclimatization if needed while on trek. Please feel free to talk further more if you have any questions.

We offer Teahouse package organize services on private or group joining basis. Please inquiry for cost.

Cost includes :

1)

International and Domestic Airport pick up and departure.

2)

Two nights accommodation (Standard double or twin bed room with breakfast) at 2* Hotel at Thamel (Tourist center)/Kathmandu. Note:- The accommodation in Kathmandu can arrange/book according to client choice Hotel type. The clients have to pay differences if needed.

3)

Kanchenjunga Conservation trekking entry fees.

4)

Kanchenjunga Special trekking entry fees.

5)

Kathmandu to Suktar/Taplejung to Kathmandu flight tickets for clients, guide and porter.

6)

Teahouse meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea or coffee during the trekking days. Meals can be selected from Menu and will have enough while on trekking.